Steuben County NY Jail

County Jail

Last Updated: August 03, 2022
Address
7007 Rumsey St Ext., Bath, NY 14810
Beds
262
County
Steuben
Phone
607-622-3906

Steuben County NY Jail is for County Jail offenders sentenced up to twenty four months.

All prisons and jails have Security or Custody levels depending on the inmate’s classification, sentence, and criminal history. Please review the rules and regulations for County - medium facility.

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If you are unsure of your inmate's location, you can search and locate your inmate by typing in their last name, first name or first initial, and/or the offender ID number to get their accurate information immediately Registered Offenders

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You can support your loved ones at Steuben County NY Jail on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 607-622-3906.

When someone you care about gets locked up, it's tough to figure out all the ins and outs of jail life. From sending mail to visiting, there are a lot of things to sort out. And getting info about the arrest? Not always easy. That's where this webpage comes in handy. It's here to help you get a handle on how things work at Steuben County NY Jail so you can stay connected and support your loved one behind bars.

The Steuben County NY Jail is a detention center located at 7007 Rumsey St Ext. Bath, NY which is operated locally by the Steuben County Sheriff's Office and holds inmates awaiting trial or sentencing or both. Most of the sentenced inmates are here for less than two years. Steuben County accepts inmates from surrounding towns, Bath Police Department, and the US Marshal's Service.

New detainees arrive at the jail regularly, with some being released on bail, placed under pretrial services caseloads, supervised by probation agencies, or released on recognizance with a court appearance agreement. Those who are not released await their court appearances at the jail, receiving accommodations including bedding and meals. You can see all the arrest records for New York here.

Steuben County NY Jail - VIsitation
Steuben County NY Jail - Inmate Rules and Regulations

The Steuben County Jail is part of the Public Safety Building and has a maximum inmate capacity of 262.
The design of the jail is based on the theory of “Direct Supervision”. All inmate cells are constructed around
a common day room area that creates a small housing unit. All seven housing units have easy access to
inmate program areas such as visitation, educational and religious activities.

All of the Jail’s inmate Housing Units are designed for the Direct Supervision of inmates, a modern correctional practice. Each Housing Unit is subdivided for classification and security purposes. Six of the seven inmate Housing Units are designated for male inmates and one for female inmates. One Housing Unit is a dormitory setting and can hold up to 48 medium security male inmates. The Jail’s two newest housing units opened in December of 2007 can hold up to 49 inmates each and both are currently assigned to male inmates. Direct supervision is a combination of implementing an innovative management and operational philosophy, facility design and staff training. In each of these housing units, a Corrections Officer supervises the inmates by working in the inmate living area and is not isolated from inmates by bars, secure workstations or control booths. Research has shown that Officers in the unit are able to better know the inmates and can anticipate problems before they escalate into violence. Correction Officers become proactive, rather than reactive or defensive. Staff members become more dependent upon negotiation, communication and conflict management skills rather than physical strength.

Inmate Garden Program

In 2013 the facility started an inmate garden program. The intent of the program is bi fold. Firstly it trains qualifying inmates to raise crops on a small scale. When released they will have the ability to grow their own food. The program provides the inmates with opportunity to be involved in something they can take personal pride in and a feeling of accomplishment. Secondly it provides food that is utilized by the kitchen for the entire population.

Since its start the garden has expanded each of the original 5 beds and added 4 more with the intent of adding more in the spring. In 2013 the garden produced 299 pounds of produce. In 2016 the Jail Garden program produced over 1000 pounds of produce, and donated 250 pounds to the Food Pantry.

The garden is paid for out of the inmate commissary account.

Steuben County Jail Community Work Program

The Steuben County Jail Community Work Program is available to any non-profit organization in County. This program is designed to allow inmate workers to assist in your organization with labor needs. We will provide the labor; your organization must provide the equipment and safety gear.

For more information, please contact Captain Hand at: (607) 622-3906. To request the Community Work Program services, please complete the Application and return to Captain Hand, Steuben County Jail, 7007 Rumsey St Ext, Bath NY 14810.

Inmate Locator

To utilize the Inmate Search page on InmateAid, begin by selecting the relevant prison facility in New York. This allows you to view the current list of inmates housed at Steuben County NY Jail.

The second section features the InmateAid Inmate Search tool, providing a user-generated database of inmates. You can access this resource to utilize any of InmateAid's services. If you require assistance in creating an inmate profile to maintain communication, please contact us at aid@inmateaid.com, and we'll gladly help you locate your loved one.

As a last resort, you might have to pay for that information if we do not have it. The Arrest Record Search will cost you a small amount, but their data is the freshest available and for that reason, they charge to access it.

Visitation Information

Steuben County NY Jail - Inmate Visitor’s Rules and Regulations Guidelines

General Population Visiting Hours
Saturday and Sunday

  • 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
  • 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  • 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
  • 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
  • 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
  • 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Disciplinary Visiting Hours
Monday and Friday:
7:45 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.

  • Visitors must register at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the visitation and submit valid photo identification prior to entering the visiting room.
  • Visitors will be required to pass through a security screening and may be subject to a physical search to ensure that you don’t possess contraband.
  • Visitors that do not successfully pass through the metal detector and/or hand scanner will not be allowed into the visitation room, unless valid and acceptable medical identification card is presented citing the medical condition or hidden disability.
  • Visitors are subject to criminal prosecution related to the illegal introduction of contraband into the facility. Do not pass anything to an inmate at any time.
  • All visitors must fill out the visitation registration form prior to their initial visit with a particular inmate. · Visitors providing false identification, addresses or information may be banned from visitation.
  • Visitors who appear to be intoxicated or under the influence of drugs or alcohol will not be admitted inside the visitation room.
  • Acceptable dress codes will be determined by Correctional staff.
  • Tight fitting and provocative attire is not acceptable, to include but not limited to:
    • * Short skirts Short shorts

    • * Low tops Athletic shorts

    • * Halter tops Bare feet

    • * Tube tops Bathing suits

    • * Tank tops Outer Jackets

    • * Backless blouses or dresses Sweatshirts with hoods

    • * See-through clothing “Spaghetti” straps less than 1 inch in width

    • * Bare midriffs plunging neck lines

· Unacceptable clothing, jewelry and assorted items:

  • * Hair pins Bras with metal wiring

  • * Head bands or head wraps Hats

  • * Pens or pencils Knives

  • * Cellular telephones Recording device or any kind

  • * Jewelry that activates metal detector

  • * Personal medications are not allowed in unless you have written documentation from your physician that it could harm your health if you don’t have them. Medications that are allowed in will stay with the Visitation Officer.

  • All visitors must follow all Correction Officer directives. The immediate termination of a visit may occur if all rules and regulations are not followed, including verbal directives.
  • All money for inmates, excluding bail or fines, will be sent through the mail, or deposited into the inmate kiosk in the front lobby of the Public Safety Building.
  • A brief kiss is allowed only at the beginning and end of the visit. Groping or inappropriate touching between the inmate and the visitor(s) is prohibited.
  • Profanity or abusive language is not allowed.
  • No yelling or loud conversations.
  • No visiting between groups.
  • Once you are seated you must stay seated until your visit is finished.
  • Children will stay with the visiting parent or legal guardian and must remain under control at all times. Children must stay on the visitor’s side.
  • No more than two visitors at one time with a maximum number of two visits per week unless the inmate is assigned to an inmate worker program.
  • Children will not be left in the lobby or unattended anywhere on the property without the supervision of their parent and or legal guardian.
  • Persons under the age of eighteen (18) will not be allowed visitation unless accompanied by their parent or legal guardian. Proof of guardianship is required.

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